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Mohit Agarwal
An essay exploring crime and terror in the modern world and their relation to cryptography and surveillance.
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Thoughts on how the internet impacts considerations related to freedom of speech.
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The use of referendums are often seen as clear representations of the public, allowing greater participation. They may however allow manipulation with attractive claims and have counterproductive results. Although questionable at times, it is clear that referendums do have a place in modern democracy.
A short piece, as a very broad overview of the subject matter. Written for an essay competition, and won a scholarship to a summer programme.
Around 2000 words for a competition about regulation on social media.
Abstract: Regulation of social media is Regulation of social media is an important issue, given its prevalence and relevance, particularly with young people. Yet, regulation may be an exercise in futility, with an increasing focus on decentralisation and an emphasis on internet freedom.
Regulation makes sense on large, for-profit sites, but tackling issues such as the high levels of social media usage observed with young people and encouraging people to make better decisions about their social media use may be better uses of our energy than attempts at regulation.
Somewhat of an exploration of the Stasi and their surveillance in East Germany. Written in a historical sense. Written for the Juila Wood essay competition at St. Hughs, Oxford.